Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them [Paperback]

Jeff VanVonderen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Millions of people are caught in the vortex of addiction to alcohol, methamphetamines or some other form of prescription or non-prescription drug. The devastation and despair even extend within church walls, often hidden by the victims and those around them. These addictions leave confusion and broken relationships in their wake. Jeff VanVonderen provides answers to the myriad of questions facing those with addictions and those looking to help them. Updated with information on the latest designer drugs, including crystal meth, here is a powerful resource that can help see churches, families, and individuals through their darkest times.

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About the Author

Jeff VanVonderen is an internationally known speaker on addictions and church and family wellness. He has worked as a counselor in both residential and out-patient treatment settings, as well as in the religious community, taught at the college level, and is the author of several books including Families Where Grace Is In Place. He makes his home in California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764200380
• ISBN-13: 978-0764200380
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wake up, Enablers!, July 29, 2002

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C. Jones (Bowdon, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good News for the Chemically Dependent: And Those Who Love Them (Paperback)

If you ready to make a difference in your family AND help the one who is chemically dependent, read this book. Whether you are the one who is chemically dependent or a family member who has participated in this life-style with the addict, this book tells you exactly what it is going to take to get the addict and the family back to functioning as normal as possible. The author includes Christianity as a helping tool but understands that the church is not exclusive to this healing process. Sometimes your pastor and church family doesn't understand enough about the addiction disease to help families and that's okay too as long as you seek professional help AND look to your Christian support. If you want honesty and are committed to becoming a healthy person/family again, this is the book that can make the difference.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very practical book!, October 26, 1999

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Anthony Fusco ([e-mail]) (Downingtown, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them (Paperback)

This books is very practical. It explains the origin of substance abuse in a person's life and its effects--which are not only on the individual but also their family. This has helped me immensely with my chemically dependent sister.

4.0 out of 5 stars A book with good advice to help people with addictions, October 9, 2011

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Dene McFadden "faith seeker" (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them (Paperback)

This book "Good News for the Chemically Dependent" is for those who are trying to help people who are trapped in Drug addiction or Alcohol addiction or any addiction for that matter. Because of this book I've discovered that all addictions are contrary to what God has in store for us. The book gives sound advice and has set up a model to help people be cured from addictions of all sorts. Read it! There is one caveat, you must believe in God and develop a relationship with Him for it to work.